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CONTACT Community Services launches new community service model

April 18, 2024   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

CONTACT Community Services has launched a new community service model the ensure greater community accessibility to housing support.

As the Housing Resource Centre of South Simcoe, it was determined that off-site service delivery at heavily frequented public spaces and community service locations would increase access and further develop partnerships with other valuable community partners.

Locations include The Literacy Council of South Simcoe and various local libraries.

Called ‘CONTACT in the Community’, the new model will provide in-person support and resources to individuals and families in need.

Walk-ins will be accommodated as much as possible, as some people have only been able to arrive in town because they had a ride with another community member, and these types of situations can’t always be planned.

“This change to service-delivery dovetails nicely with the dissolving of the larger Alliston location,” said CONTACT Executive Director, Emily McIntosh. “The Board of Directors is focused on exploring a capital purchase to maximize the organization’s ability to invest directly in community over the next few years. We are excited about the opportunities to come from this change in service delivery as we know it is a step towards greater community investment and impact.”

CONTACT’s Housing Services provides assistance and resources to access programs for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including utilities and rental arrears, rent deposits, rent supplements, and subsidized housing applications.

Housing First Case Management services are also provided to individuals who are assigned through the Simcoe County Coordinated Access System and who are chronically homeless to help obtain and retain permanent housing.

CONTACT Community Services Housing Specialists team is now hosting in-person individualized meetings at various locations in Alliston, Tottenham, Angus, Cookstown, Bradford and Innisfil.

Families and individuals who are facing housing challenges are encouraged to reach out for support.

Details are available at contactcommunityservices.ca.

“As the Housing Resource Centre for South Simcoe, we understand that many individuals and families are facing very difficult circumstances, and we want to make sure they know they are not alone,” said Krystal Galbraith, Housing Services Manager at CONTACT Community Services. “Our team of dedicated staff are in the community to help and support those in need, where they need us, and we are committed to working with them to help make a positive impact in their lives.”

For more information about CONTACT Community Services visit the website.

To book an appointment at any of the outreach locations, call or e-mail CONTACT’s Housing Support Line at 905-778-9058 ext. 212, or e-mail: housing@contactcommunityservices.ca.

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